Sleep Requirements
Get recommended sleep hours based on your age. Follows CDC and National Sleep Foundation guidelines from newborn to senior. Health data never leaves your device — every calculation runs locally in your browser.
How to Use the Sleep Requirements
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Frequently Asked Questions
What age groups are covered?
One input, seven bands by age in years: under 1, 1–2, 3–5, 6–12, 13–17, 18–64, and 65+. Enter 30 and it answers from the adult band.
What are the recommended hours?
By tool band: under 1 → 12–16 hours; under 2 → 11–14; under 5 → 10–13; under 13 → 9–12; under 18 → 8–10; under 65 → 7–9; 65+ → 7–8 hours per 24-hour period.
Where do these guidelines come from?
Recommendations follow the CDC and National Sleep Foundation guidelines based on peer-reviewed research on sleep needs across the lifespan.
Does it include nap recommendations?
The total includes all sleep in a 24-hour period. For infants and toddlers, this includes naps. For adults, the recommendation is for consolidated nighttime sleep.
Is this medical advice?
No. This is informational only based on published guidelines. Individual needs may vary. Consult a healthcare provider for specific sleep concerns.
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Last updated October 2026